Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Pianos on Parade, 2013

ABOUTPianos on Parade (POP) is a project that places 'artistically transformed' pianos around the Twin Cities in various outdoor locations for all to play and enjoy.

Some of these pianos remained in their respective outdoor locations for the duration of the event (June-August, 2013). These pianos paid host to both spontaneous and planned events and concerts. Other pianos were on tour and popped up at various outdoor fairs, festivals, restaurant patios and sporting events throughout the summer.

Julie's mother plays the piano, but not often enough for her or our tastes. Just last night at dinner we were talking about it, as yesterday she sat down at the piano in the care home where Glenda's mother lives, and played a little. Some of the residents who don't like to come out of their rooms came out to enjoy listening to the music.

The power of music! If I played that would be one of the things I would do. I had a student a number of years ago who took his violin to the Children's Hospital and regularly went down to play for the preemies. What a guy!!